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"USMC - County Fair." A young boy carrying papers and a basket walks forward. Behind him waits a long line of villagers. A woman handing out supplies pauses to glance at the camera. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." A young boy carrying papers and a basket walks forward. Behind him waits a long line of villagers. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." A young boy carrying papers and a basket walks forward. Behind him waits a long line of villagers. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." A young child in a rice hat carries another child on his back. Behind him, a woman hands out small white objects which might be soap. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." A young boy carrying papers and a basket glances away from camera. Behind him, a group of American soldiers and villagers stand between tents. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." A young boy carrying papers and a basket glances at camera. Behind him, a group of American soldiers and villagers stand between tents. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." A young boy carries a younger boy on his back. A soldier stands in the background. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Children during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." A young girl in a rice hat balances a large basket of supplies on her head. An older woman follows. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." A young boy carrying papers and a basket glances at camera. Behind him, a group of American soldiers and villagers stand between tents. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." Villagers and American soldiers weaving through roped-off sections between tents. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." Children wearing broad hats crouching in a field. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." Children wearing broad hats crouching in a field. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." Children wearing broad hats crouching in a field. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." A young child in a broad hat looks at the camera. Beside him, his mother carries a basket of supplies. In front of him, another young child plays in the grass. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." A young girl in the field glances at the camera. Around her are several other young girls. In the background, buffalo have been led in to graze. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." A young boy in a rice hat smiles for the camera. Carpet and other fabric is draped across his shoulder, and his hands are full. Behind him follows a line of similarly-dressed people. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." An old woman in a rice hat balances a large basket of supplies on her head. Behind her stands a young boy. Others can be seen across the crop field. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." A young boy in a field wears his shirt on his head to keep cool. Behind him, a woman with a hat-wearing baby on her hip inspects the crop. In the background are the shapes of other villagers in the field. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." Three women in rice hats carry large baskets full of supplies on carrying poles across their shoulders. The third woman has taken off her hat to shade her child. Behind, a boy carries something in his mouth. An Army soldier is crouched in the background, gathering something. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villagers during a Marine Corp County Fair

"USMC - County Fair." A young boy in a rice hat holds the ropes of buffalo. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair” referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.

Villager and buffalos during a Marine Corp County Fair